Por Diana Jacob<\/p>\n
I\u2019ve led several virtual Town Hall meetings since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic and one thing is clear: All of us are deeply concerned about our community and local economy.<\/p>\n
We\u2019ve never had to confront anything quite like this before. Hearing your questions in these Town Halls, and the feedback I\u2019m getting from residents, I know many of you remain frustrated and worried \u2013 and I share your concerns.<\/p>\n
The Board of Supervisors supported my request to call on Gov. Newsom to give our region total control over decisions related to COVID-19. We know our region best and will make the right decisions. I also know that we\u2019re resilient and that we will come out stronger at the other end of this crisis.<\/p>\n
Folks in East County don\u2019t lack for grit and backbone. They\u2019re about pulling together and getting things done. Some are already showing us the way.<\/p>\n
I want to thank all the organizations that have stepped up big time by providing food, transportation and other essentials. They include Meals on Wheels, FACT and Feeding San Diego. For a list of resources, go to my website: diannejacob.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n To catch my next Town Hall, follow me on Twitter at @dianne_jacob or Facebook at facebook.com\/dianne.jacob.58<\/a>. And to keep up with the latest local developments, go coronavirus-sd.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n Among the other resources you should also continue to keep handy:<\/p>\n 2-1-1 SAN DIEGO Access to local resources and services Call 2-1-1<\/p>\n SENIOR HOTLINE County Aging & Independence Services 800-339-4661<\/p>\n MENTAL HEALTH HOTLINE County Behavioral Health Services 888-724-7240<\/p>\n CONSUMER PROTECTION HOTLINE San Diego County District Attorney\u2019s Office 619-531-3507<\/p>\n INSURANCE HOTLINE State Department of Insurance 800-927-4357<\/p>\n LOCAL COVID-19 INFO VIA TEXT San Diego County Text COSD COVID19 to 468-311<\/p>\n STATE DEPT. OF PUBLIC HEALTH covid19.ca.gov<\/a><\/p>\n